01-25-10 Council Special Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 25, 2010 regard to storm were, there is one catch basin on the east side of Jackson Street at the north end of the park. The west side of Jackson Street drains into a culvert in the low ditch/wetland. The low area on the west side of Jackson Street has been designated as a Manage B wetland by the Watershed. The Engineer then reviewed the proposed improvements which include a full reconstruction of both streets with concrete curb and gutter. Jackson Street is proposed as a 32-foot wide urban section to match the street north of LaBore Avenue. The Engineer pointed out the potential negative impact to the existing sidewalk azid suggested that consideration be given to reducing the width to save some of the sidewalk. Given there were no Bryan Street property owners present, the Engineer indicated that he would discuss the details of the Bryan Street section a little later in the meeting. With regard to storm sewer drainage, the City Engineer proposed utilizing a portion for Rondeau Park for a rate control pond. This would be a dry pond. The Engineer also recommended the installation of rain water gardens where practical for storm water treatment. He indicated that three rain water gardens are needed along Bryan Street and four along Jackson Street. The Engineer then reviewed project costs noting that the total estimated cost is $522,500. He reported that the City received very competitive bids the last two years due to aggressive contractor competition and expected the same for 2010. However, an increase is expected due to higher oil and material costs. The Engineer then reviewed the City's Assessment Policy relative to both residential and commercial properties. He noted that for residential property assessments are based on a minimum of 75 feet of frontage for primary access and maximwn of 125 feet for an undividable lot. Side yards are assessed at 20%. The 2010 assessment cap is $59.71 per front foot. Commercial properties are assessed based nn actual front footage, and the 2010 commercial cap is $12].73 per front foot. The Engineer then reviewed the proposed schedule if the improvement is ordered as well as various construction issues. He concluded his presentation with a review of the preliminary assessment roll and a sample amortization schedule based on an average residential assessment. There was discussion relative to the narrowing of the pavement width along Jackson Street, and the City Engineer reviewed a diagram showing the impact of a wider pavement width on the existing sidewalk. The Engineer recommended that the Jackson Street pavement be reconstructed at 32 feet on the north tying it into the newer portion of Jackson Street on 2